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Dong Li is a multilingual author and translator serving as Translator in Residence (Fall 2025), interpreted as a Visiting Professor position. He translates literary works from Chinese, English, French, and German, contributing significantly to cross-cultural literary exchange.
His primary research and creative interests encompass Translation Studies, Poetry, Creative Writing, Chinese Literature, and Comparative Literature. Li's work emphasizes the art of translation as a bridge between cultures, with a focus on contemporary Chinese poetry and fiction. His creative practice as a poet informs his translation approach, fostering deep engagement with linguistic nuances and cultural contexts.
Li has received prestigious recognition including:
- Phoenix Emerging Poet Book Prize (inaugural winner) for "The Orange Tree"
- Poetry Society of America’s Four Quartets Prize (finalist)
- Fellowships/residencies from Akademie Schloss Solitude, American Literary Translators Association, Artist-in-Residence Munich, Headlands Center for the Arts, Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, and Yaddo
His notable translations include "The Gleaner Song" by Song Lin, "The Wild Great Wall" by Zhu Zhu, and "The Ruins" by Ye Hui, demonstrating exceptional skill in preserving poetic integrity while navigating complex cultural landscapes.
